Building permits in Memphis, TN
Which home projects need a permit here, what the size cutoffs are, and where to apply. Read from Memphis's own code of ordinances.
Projects covered
17
Permit needed
6
Depends on size
6
Pick your project
- Fence Depends
- Deck Depends
- Shed Depends
- Swimming Pool Depends
- Roof Replacement —
- Water Heater —
- HVAC Replacement —
- Electrical Panel Yes
- Demolition Yes
- Driveway Depends
- Tree Removal —
- Sign —
- Short-Term Rental Yes
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Yes
- Garage Depends
- Basement Yes
- Above-Ground Pool Yes
A dash means we could not confirm the rule from the code text. Those pages link straight to the ordinance section instead of guessing.
Where to apply in Memphis
| Department site | memphistn.gov |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Population | 610,919 |
Working just outside the city line? Rules change at the boundary — unincorporated land is usually the county's call, not the city's.